Onsite Wastewater Specialist I or II

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Community Development Department facilitates orderly growth and development in the Deschutes County community through coordinated programs of Building Safety, Code Enforcement, Coordinated Services, Onsite Wastewater, Planning and education and service to the public.

We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,250 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices. Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon.

We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big‑city opportunities and small‑town neighborhoods. We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.

This position is an entry‑level or journey‑level position in the Onsite Wastewater Specialist job series. The position works under basic supervision to verify compliance with environmental quality regulations, inspects properties, completes technical reports, and enforces compliance to State, County and Federal regulations. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Independently inspects and monitors properties, investigates violations of environmental regulations to protect the health and safety of County residents.
• Performs technical functions to manage and verify compliance with environmental quality regulations and standards.
• Enforces compliance to state, County, and federal regulations, policies, procedures, and safety standards.

• County policies and procedures.
• Applicable state and federal rules, codes, and regulations.
• Methods, procedures, and techniques for evaluating technical compliance, including Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS).

• Interpreting and applying health and safety standards, state and federal regulations, County standards, policies and procedures.
• Independently investigating complaints, inspecting environmental hazards, and researching technical environmental quality issues.
• Compiling, reviewing, and analyzing technical data and developing technical reports.

This posting is not meant to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function.

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$5,186.61 to $6,950.54 per month for a 172.67 hour work month.

$6,004.15 to $8,046.13 per month for a 172.67 hour work month.

Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union represented position is available immediately.

Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $100 per month for employee only or $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on‑site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time‑off (14‑18 hours/month to start, pro‑rated for part‑time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please  for full benefit details.

• Bachelor’s degree in Soil Science, Environmental Science, or related field, including coursework in Introductory Soil Science, Soil Morphology and Physical Geology or Geomorphology.
• AND one (1) year of experience in business computers and customer service.
• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Bachelor’s degree in Soil Science, Environmental Science, or related field, including coursework in Introductory Soil Science, Soil Morphology and Physical…